VASRD 5124 · Musculoskeletal System
Loss of use of hand at 70% VA Disability Rating
Loss of use of one hand
70%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,808.45
$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
70% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Loss of use of hand rated at 70%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,808.45 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,150.45 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 |
Higher tier
100% Loss of use of hand
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 70% for Loss of use of hand
- How much does a 70% VA rating for Loss of use of hand pay?
- A single veteran rated 70% for Loss of use of hand receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $2,074.45.
- What does it take to get a 70% rating for Loss of use of hand?
- Loss of use of one hand
- What's the difference between 70% and 100% for Loss of use of hand?
- 70%: Loss of use of one hand 100%: Loss of both hands or amputation
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?
- Yes. If a condition like PTSD is service-connected as secondary to Loss of use of hand, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.
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